Graduate Students

The Office of International Services at William Paterson University is available to assist international students through every stage of their journey, from new applicant through graduation.

If you have earned a Bachelor or Master’s degree, outside of or within the U.S., you may apply for admission as a graduate student

• STEP 1: Check Requirements & Deadlines

• General Requirements

  https://www.wpunj.edu/admissions/international/graduate/admissions-requirements)

• Step 2: WP Application

• Enter Online Application

• Step 3: University Transcript

• Prospective graduate degree candidates must arrange for a course-by-course credit evaluation of all post-secondary coursework completed outside the U.S. to be sent to the Office of International Admissions. You may use any NACES-accredited or AICE-endorsed evaluation service, but we recommend SpanTran : The Evaluation Company for fast service at a discounted rate for WP students. To apply for a course-by-course evaluation with SpanTran: the Evaluation Company please use the custom application they have created for WP students.

  Students who have completed post-secondary coursework in the U.S. must arrange for official transcripts to be sent directly to the Office of International Admissions through their previous institutions’ transcript request process. For more information contact us at international@wpunj.edu or begin the application process using our online application.

• Step 4: English Language Proficiency Test Scores

• International students, with the exception of those eligible for waivers (noted below), must submit proof of English proficiency that meets admission requirements. Students must submit one of the following standardized English exams as proof:

  Exam	Minimum Required Score
  TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test)	79
  IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)	6.0 overall band
  Duolingo English Test	105
  Oxford ELLT	6.0 OIDI
  PTE-A (Pearson Test of English-Academic)	53
  SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) EBRW Section	500
  Michigan English Test (MET)	79
  STEP Eiken Test	2500
  GTEC Test	1350

  * Oxford ELLT is an English language level test approved by William Paterson University that can be used as evidence of candidate’s English language proficiency. You may register for the Oxford ELLT test through our link. You can also benefit from using our discount code (WP10)  at checkout to purchase test.

  Exemptions from English Language Proficiency Requirement

  The English Language Proficiency requirement may be waived if you meet one of the criteria noted below:

  • Students who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents
  • Students who are citizens of one of the countries noted here English Proficiency Waiver Countries
  • Students who have enrolled in a university of post-secondary course in the U.S., a U.S. territory or one of the countries noted here English Proficiency Waiver Countries 

  Please note that students who change university or post-secondary mid-stream (for example, from a local, non-English speaking curriculum to an English-language curriculum) are expected to be enrolled in non-ESL English courses consistent with their peers.

• Step 5: Personal Statement/Essay and Resume/List of Extracurricular Activities

• Unless required by your academic major, personal statements are not required, but are accepted. Many graduate majors require you to submit a resume/CV for review. Be sure to check the requirements of your intended major for resume/CV requirements. Documents may be submitted by email: international@wpunj.edu.

• Step 6: Letter(s) of Recommendation

• Many, but not all, graduate majors require recommendation letters. You should submit a recommendation letter from a professor or academic advisor that attests to your academic abilities.

  Please note that certain graduate majors may require more than one recommendation letters. One of these recommendation letters should speak to your candidacy for your intended academic field of study. Recommendation letters may be submitted by email: international@wpunj.edu.

• STEP 7: Check Your Application Status

• You will receive emails after you submit your application; one will be your Official Application Acknowledgement. This message will contain your WP Student ID (SID) number, along with instructions on how to check your application status and submit your documentation.